Full Notification

Beware of Bail Bond and IRS Scams
Chief Raymond Hayducka wants residents to be alert for suspicious and fraudulent activity targeting senior citizens.

There are a variety of scams being attempted, some examples are as follows:

The BAIL BOND Scam:  The criminal will call the victim on the phone and explain their grandchild was arrested.  The criminal may or may not provide the grandchild’s name.  In some cases, a person was placed on the phone pretending to be the grandchild as proof they were arrested.  The criminal will ask that you pay money in order for the grandchild to be released from jail and ask for your home address to pick up the money.  Please be aware, the criminal may give you instructions on what to say to a bank teller if he/she questions you on why you are taking out the cash.  The criminal may also instruct you to act upset and angry or to tell the bank employee that it is none of their business as to why you are taking out the money.     

The IRS Scam: The criminal will call the victim and tell them that they owe the government money, and if they don’t pay they will be arrested. To avoid being arrested the victim is directed to pay their debt by way of a MoneyGram or gift cards. Understand that the IRS will NEVER call you and pressure you into settling your tax debt with a MoneyGram or gift card. 

These are just two of the MANY scams currently being conducted via telephone, internet and email to honest people such as yourself.   You have worked very hard for your money, so please do not give up your money easily to these scammers. These scammers are trying to upset you and pressure you into impulsively handing your money over to them. If anyone calls, texts or emails you that you do not personally know looking for money, call a relative, a close friend, or call the police. Another person not directly involved may have a better perspective on the situation and be more likely to see through any potential scam attempt. 

The South Brunswick Police Department is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you have any questions. You may contact us at (732)329-4646. Help us to help you from falling victim to these scammers.  

Middlesex County Drive Through Food Distribution 

Date / Time: Saturday, June 27 Beginning at 9:30am (While Supplies Last)

Location: Novo Nordisk Parking Lot 800 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536

To continue its commitment to providing food to those in need, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services), in conjunction with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) and with contributions from Novo Nordisk, are hosting the County’s first drive-up food distribution event. 

The event, which will follow CDC and State guidelines for social distancing, will allow residents to drive-up through the distribution line to collect a box of fresh and packaged food, all while remaining contact-free. Those receiving food will be required to show proof of New Jersey residency (including a driver’s license or state issued ID and utility bill) and to clean out the trunk of the car before arriving. We will distribute boxes of fresh produce and shelf stable food to the first 1,500 cars on a first-come-first-served basis, one allocation per car. 

Available to Middlesex County residents on a first come, first served basis. One allocation per vehicle, while supplies last. 

REQUIREMENTS:
∙ Please clean out your trunk prior to arriving
∙ Must bring proof of NJ residency (ID Card, Drivers’ License, Utility Bill with Name and NJ Address)

For more information call 732-729-0880 or visit www.feedingmiddlesexcounty.org/distribution-event

Instructions:

Follow The Executive Order